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Salt & Straw is a really popular ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon. Those that live in Portlandia will know this. And for us folks in Vancouver, BC probably know this too during our many road trips down South. It is like the Earnest Ice […]

Nongs Khao Man Gai Portland is a food truck turned restaurant in Oregon. Not only is the food delicious, it has comes with a heartwarming story. Owner and Chef, Nong Poonsukwattana arrived in the US from Bangkok, Thailand with just $70 and two suitcases. Learning […]

During our roadtrip to Portland we stayed at the Hotel Pineapple Rose – a boutique hotel at 50 SW Morrision Street. It is part of Bellevue’s Pineapple Hospitality. It acquired ownership of Hotel Fifty in downtown Portland. The 140 room hotel is renovated with […]

西貢全記海鮮 Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant Hong Kong in Sai Kung is where you want to go for seafood. Every time we visit Hong Kong, we make it a point to enjoy the extraordinary range of seafood that is available: nearby fishmongers, crab, razor clams, cuttlefish, […]

Trifecta Tavern Portland is one of those places I will gladly spend my hard earned dollars. It is located at 726 SE 6th Ave in PDX’s budding Southeast Industrial District. The restaurant is low-lit with a modern interior of marble, wood and open wood fire […]

[image_with_animation image_url="19101" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"][image_with_animation image_url="19103" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"] Ford Canada invited us over the weekend for their first ever Ford Escape Kale Gate Party. We were picked up in the new ingeniously equipped Ford‎ Escape 2017 and whisked away to the top of Grouse Mountain [...]

[image_with_animation image_url="18625" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"] Elements Urban Tapas Parlour (or as I like to just call it Elements Tapas Bar) is located conveniently in Whistler Village by IGA and Crepe Montagne. You can either park on Main Street or at the IGA parking lot. Elements [...]

Green Moustache Juice located in Whistler Village is a place that serves juices, smoothies, raw and healthy food. We were spending the weekend in Whistler and a spa day at Scandinave Spa. We didn’t to go in the pools filling stuffed and bloated so we optioned […]

Good Coffee Portland offers great coffee and aesthetics. Every detail counts: marble counters, bench sets, chairs that feels like a giant hug and even a cowhide rug. For those Instagram obsessed, there’s even “good” tiles the entrance for you to take a photo #ihavethisthingwithfloors photo. […]

[image_with_animation image_url="17598" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"][image_with_animation image_url="17597" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"] Departure Portland is a high end restaurant opened by former runner up Top Chef Greggory Gourdet. The restaurant offers a beautiful view of the city being on the 15th floor of the luxury hotel The Nines. [...]

[image_with_animation image_url="17459" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"] Prasad Portland is one of those feel good healthy restaurants that just lights up your day. Located in the Pearl District within Yoga Pearl studio. This place is half yoga studio, half cafe. What a smart idea! Prasad and Yoga Pearl [...]

Evolution Fresh is a Starbucks coffee company. This sister company features healthy meals and cold pressed raw fruits and vegetable juices. No processing. No heat pasteurization. If you are in a pinch, there is a healthier option compared to processed junk food. On our way […]

Portland, Oregon is a short road trip away from Vancouver – Vancouver, BC not Vancouver, Washington. We are just taking some much needed R&R time with some friendly people, good food and coffee. Here’s a list of tips to help your stay comfortable. 10 Things […]

[image_with_animation image_url="17274" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"][image_with_animation image_url="17273" animation="Fade In" img_link_target="_self"] Patrice Pâtissier Montreal is located just steps away from Joe Beef and Liverpool House in Little Burgundy. It is a quick subway ride to Station Lionel-Groulx. If you are in the area, do also check out Marche [...]